Chapter 39: Corpse Demon Secret Arts (Please keep reading, please vote)

Wang Yu feigned surprise.

"You won't? Then by sitting in this position, aren't you just a figurehead? You don't even have the ability to practice nepotism; what use are you?"

As their cooperation had lasted a long time and their interests had become increasingly intertwined, Wang Yu had instead become the dominant party, and his speech had grown blunt.

He had noticed that Zhao Shang was becoming increasingly concerned about the Alchemist Guild, which proved that Zhao Shang's channels for making money were in trouble; perhaps this was the only way left.

Zhao Shang looked around, gave him a meaningful glance, and whispered, "Do you know that three months ago, True Disciple Su took a concubine?"

Wang Yu's eyes flashed with a strange light. He nodded as if he were familiar with the news, though in reality, he had never heard of it. "So what? Is she your childhood sweetheart or something?"

"You!" Zhao Shang pulled out a magic jade pendant and activated it. A layer of sound-insulating restriction enveloped the two of them—he was truly cautious. He then pointed toward the ceiling.

"She is in this building. The cultivator 'Gao Qiuyue,' who was originally responsible for resource allocation and building amenities, is my close sister. Now—it's over!

"As soon as that little bitch arrived, she stripped her of her position. Now she wants to seize my task-release authority and management of the [Essence Chamber]. I suspect she wants to bring people into the building to cultivate."

"How ruthless~" Wang Yu expressed deep surprise.

"That's not all. A few days ago, she even tried to move against Foundation Establishment cultivators to kick people out of the building."

This time, Wang Yu was truly shocked. She had come to the Ice Snow Building representing True Disciple Su, and now she wanted to fire the core strength under the True Disciple's command?

It was like hearing that a concubine had dismissed a general guarding the frontier; it was utterly absurd.

"What is this concubine's background? Does she have some connection we don't know about?"

Wang Yu's question was very tactful. Zhao Shang didn't realize its implication and immediately replied, "No, she's just a woman who got incredibly lucky."

"Then have you considered how she met True Disciple Su?"

"This—

"I truly do not know. Does Brother Wang have a theory?"

"What does that have to do with me?" Wang Yu just spoke casually, intending to keep his distance from the matter.

"Help me look for any sect-departure missions. The reward isn't important; I want safety and longevity."

Zhao Shang froze, then spoke with a hint of anger.

"Aren't you worried she'll kick me out and our petty schemes will be discovered? You want to run now? I won't help you!"

"Who's being 'petty' with you? Don't use big words if you don't understand them," Wang Yu said, exasperated, before adding, "Stop pretending, it's nauseating. Zhao Shang, what kind of person are you? To be able to hold such a key position under True Disciple Su, do you really think I don't know you at all?

"What can a mere concubine do to you? Quick, get the job done."

Hearing this, Zhao Shang suddenly fell silent. He spoke meaningfully.

"Don't think that because it's not very safe within the sect, you'll be fine. As long as you walk the Great Dao, you won't die by accident.

"It's different outside. You could die at any moment while flying in the sky, and there are all sorts of dangers."

These words were not kind advice, but a warning to Wang Yu.

If he left the sect, Zhao Shang would find an opportunity to crush him.

The two stared intensely at each other until Wang Yu suddenly laughed.

"You're afraid of me."

"I'm afraid you'll run away and ruin me."

"Perhaps."

Shrugging, Wang Yu turned to leave. After a moment of silence, Zhao Shang tossed out a token and explained.

"This is the Profound Bone Token. It rotates every five years, and the destination is Profound Bone Mountain. There is more than a year left until the next rotation; you can join the group then."

Zhao Shang didn't speak very clearly, and Wang Yu could investigate for himself, but one thing was certain: Zhao Shang was extremely wary of him.

After all, they had spent a long time together; they both saw through each other's capabilities and knew too much. Sooner or later, they would have to kill each other. This was something True Disciple Su couldn't solve; only the people who knew the secret could be dealt with.

"Whether I go or not is another matter."

Muttering to himself, Wang Yu left the Ice Snow Building.

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The next day.

Blood冥 (Blood冥) Market, Qingji Pavilion!

This place was a product of cooperation between the Reverse Spirit Blood Sect and another great demonic sect, the [Hehuan Sect]. The Hehuan Sect provided the goods, while the Reverse Spirit Blood Sect handled the operations.

They provided "furnaces" of all ages, both male and female.

Because it was located in the heart of another sect's territory, the latter only provided the venue but took a fifty percent share of the net profit. It was the most bustling and prosperous place in the entire ten Blood Markets.

Thousands of people entered and exited daily.

It was truly a fine place for "arranging flowers and playing with jade." If you were to ask: what flowers? what jade?

The flowers were the blooming blossoms of spring, and the jade was the soul-stirring beauty of a lady~

Wang Yu came here for his own undisclosed purposes.

He entered the shop and produced spirit stones.

Since many in the cultivation world were fastidious, Qingji Pavilion also provided virgins. If one didn't mind, there were also highly skilled ladies from noble families available, provided one gave enough tips.

Considering he hadn't seen blood yet in this life, Wang Yu did not hesitate to spend a fortune to purchase a virgin furnace for a night of spring passion.

While waiting, he couldn't help but sigh.

A fortune teller had told him that he possessed a hidden treasure within him, hidden in plain sight, but unfortunately, the treasure was covered in dust and unpolished. Only the beauties of Qingji Pavilion could make it shine.

He didn't mean anything else by it.

It was simply that Wang Yu planned to practice the [Corpse Demon Secret Method]. Considering that for the next hundred years, or even longer, he would be able to watch but not participate, he had to enjoy it once in advance, purely for the sake of his mental health.

Living in the demonic path, one would inevitably be influenced by the environment during growth. For the sake of psychological well-being, it was worth a try.

"Young Master~"

A voice so sweet it melted the bones rang out from behind him. A seductive woman in thin red gauze walked with sexy, lotus-like steps. She possessed full, snowy peaks above and rounded, beautiful hips below, her lithe figure displaying exquisite curves.

She sat down close to Wang Yu, her beautiful eyes full of starlight.

"Husband~"

At that moment, another cold, clear voice rang out. A young woman dressed in cyan and white flowing clouds emerged from behind the balcony screen. Her face was so beautiful it could sink fish and birds, and her skin was snowy and delicate.

Her chest was like a small, budding flower, and her long legs were perfectly straight and curved. Wearing the Hehuan Sect specialty, "Green Lotus White Lily Silk Socks," she landed softly on Wang Yu's right side, her slender hands embracing his sturdy waist.

"Hiss—"

Master Wang couldn't help but gasp. He had only intended to overdraw his future needs today; he hadn't considered whether his body could handle it.

At that exact moment, a warm and soft object pressed against the back of Wang Yu's head, as if trying to envelop him. The sensation was exquisite and extremely comfortable.

"Little brother~"

Another tall beauty in a blue dress with a plunging neckline that opened to her waist bit his ear. Her voice was so numbing and sweet that it made one lose all self-control.

No wonder there has been a saying since ancient times that a land of beauties is a hero's grave.

The ancestors did not lie to me!

Tonight—is destined to be sleepless~

***

When the sun was high in the sky, Master Wang, feeling that the spiritual energy in his body had increased by a notch, pushed aside the jade-like arms wrapped around his chest and carefully rose from the bed.

He was immediately affected by the soreness in his waist, letting out several "hissing" breaths.

With a slight look of lingering regret, he turned back to look one last time and made up his mind to leave Qingji Pavilion. At the same time

[Idle Slot 3: Corpse Demon Secret Method]

[Corpse Demon Secret Method (0/100): 1,440 practices per day; mastery in three months.]

From now on, he would be constrained by this secret method.

With a body like an ancient corpse, it would be difficult to experience today's delights again!

(End of Chapter)